Dramatic photos show the smashed wreck of the Audi with the front corner completely caved in.

Other images show a wall and fence on a bend near the bus stop knocked down.

Next of kin of the three lads have been informed and a post-mortem is due to take place at a later date.

“These are horrific circumstances that have resulted in three young people on a night out losing their lives”

Detective Sergeant Jane Shaw

Detective Sergeant Jane Shaw, of the Met's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, has since urged any eyewitnesses to come forward.

She said: "These are horrific circumstances that have resulted in three young people on a night out losing their lives.

"Dedicated family liaison officers have been put in place to support the next-of-kin of the victims. Our thoughts are with them.

"We know that there was a large party nearby and many people would have been travelling through the area and saw what happened or witnessed the aftermath. I need these witnesses to contact police immediately.

"We are also particularly keen to trace other motorists travelling through the area at the time."